How to pronounce peep
Say it like PEEP. Peep is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PEEP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peep pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of peep
American and British speakers say peep in essentially the same way: /pip/ in the US and /piːp/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEEP.
What does peep mean?
- To make a soft, shrill noise like a baby bird.
- To speak briefly with a quiet voice.
- To look forth from concealment, especially through a narrow opening, or while trying not to be seen or noticed.“The man peeped through the small hole.”
- To begin to appear; to make the first appearance.
- To take a look at; check out.“Did you peep that video I sent you?”
- A feeble utterance or complaint.“I don't want to hear a peep out of you!”
- A brood of chicks (young chickens).
- The sound of a steam engine's whistle; typically shrill.
Where does peep come from?
From Middle English pepen.
Words that rhyme with peep
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of peep.
Questions about saying peep
How do you pronounce peep?
Say PEEP. The American pronunciation is /pip/. In British English it is /piːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peep?
Peep is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PEEP.
Do Americans and Brits say peep the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pip/ and the British form is /piːp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.